
ROAD DOGGIN’ WITH ERIN WASSON AND CREAM
Model Erin Wasson with Cream: on rescue pits and tough love.
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READ MOREErin Wasson is often described as a “model”, “designer”, and “muse”. What does this really mean? Sure, she slays the runway in shredded denim, but she can also design said denim, and jewellery, and entire collections for brands like RVCA and PacSun—and she’s built her own lines of apparel and accessories from the ground up. She once described herself as “jack of all trades, master of none”, which is refreshingly down-home and humble for someone in an industry of big egos and blag. Another thing to note: Wasson is an animal activist and dog lover. Her long-time ride-or-die is a ruddy pit bull called Cream. Originally from Texas and now based in L.A., Wasson has been rescuing and raising animals since she was a kid. These days, she’s passionate about the Best Friends Animal Society, rides horses like a pro, and spends time with her four-legged pal. Wasson welcomed us into her Venice Beach bungalow for a hang session and some good conversation.
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Photography by Curtis Buchanan
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In this issue we challenge stereotypes, big and small. Klaus Dyba’s portraits of hairless dogs embrace the bald and the beautiful, Winnie Au’s fashion-inspired photos take the shame out of the cone, and the stellar lineup in Really Good Dog Photography stir us well away from the obvious fluff. We marvel at artists who can breath life into hounds on paper, screen and space. We travel to the heart of Australia, where dogs can easily become a hungry croc’s lunch. We fall in love with the ultimate four-legged bad-asses (we are looking at you, Brian Griffin) and we hang with farm dogs and their hip humans in the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley. All this, and more, inside the covers.
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Death and wilderness play a key role in Lorna Evan’s haunting photography.
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Sipke Visser’s new book lifts the lid on the fascinating world of dog shows.
READ MOREDon’t be fooled by Pepito & Co.’s adorable name. This brand has total street-cred. Their collars, leashes, sweaters, and blankets are adorned with dinosaurs, hand horns, and a bleeding heart. For the gentler pooches, there are floral prints, bright colours, and geometric patterns to choose from too. The Madrid-based label is a big believer in re-homing rescues over promoting pet commerce, so adopters get rewarded with a 10% discount on their products for a whole year.
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We’ve been waiting 12 lunar years for this… Illustrator Sum Leung of Woof Models has put a new spin on the traditional red envelope in the shape of six friendly dogs. “Traditionally, red packets are given out in the new year and for celebrations like birthdays, weddings, or a newborn baby,” Leung explains. Her 2018 edition of “lucky money packets” was created in partnership with design agency Studio WMW.
Each envelope features a pup alongside a traditional lunar new-year flower: mandarin, peony, narcissus, pussy willow, cherry blossom, and chrysanthemum. “It’s like a greeting card,” Leung says, “but our packets can be used throughout the year.” Traditionally, each envelope would be filled with money for the lucky recipient. (If anyone’s feeling generous, our mailing address is in the mag.) But, more importantly, 10 percent of every sale goes towards nonprofit animal rescue charities.
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Happy Staffy have proved once again that they’re experts when it comes to timeless dog fashion. The latest piece in the Berlin-based brand’s collection is a slick black bomber jacket. Is there any item of outerwear more trans-seasonal, versatile, or just plain cool? The jackets are waterproof, and include handy zipper pockets for treats or poop bags. Each garment is made new according to your dog’s specific measurements, which guarantees that every Happy Staffy customer goes home a happy chappy.
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If you’re anything like us, you love an open-house snoop. So, if you happen to be strolling through the British town of Brighton this May, don’t miss your chance to drop into The Dog Show, when historic-home owner and dog lover Joanna Osborne opens her doors. From May 5 to 27, Osborne will host over 200 pieces of “the very best available” dog art—from linocuts to linen to sculpture—by various human artists. It sounds quirky, and it is, but it’s also packed with serious talent. There will be dog-drawing classes by artist Sally Muir, and there will be homemade treats and tea (this is England, after all). Perhaps best of all, there will be portraits: award-winning photographer Alma Haser will be snapping pictures of pets in a pop-up Dog Photobooth. Places are limited, so don’t dally.
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Velvet Hippo applies their experience in the furniture and fashion industry to design refined dog beds and chew toys, without garish colours or messy patterns. A particularly luxuriant addition is the ethically sourced Asher Icelandic sheepskin throw. It’s naturally repellent to water and enticingly warm, so your favourite friend will be hard to shift once they sink their paws into it. Velvet Hippo truly celebrates the interconnectivity of dog and human and cross-species cohabitation. Comfort for them, aesthetic for you; it’s the best of both worlds.
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A newbie in The City of Light—a Norwich terrier called Hudson just wants to make friends. Unfortunately, he thought all dogs spoke Dog, but in Paris, it turns out they speak French. With the instruction of Madame Vera, a charmingly chic Poodle, Hudson learns the language to become a Parisian—or a Paris-Chien. The book is written and hand-painted by Jackie Clark Mancuso, whose tactile brushstrokes beautifully illustrate modest boulangeries, blooming parks, and, above all, delightful doggy companions. With scenes to entertain even the youngest, more restless eye, it is a joy to follow Hudson’s lead. Don’t overlook the petite dictionnaire for those looking to learn the lingo!
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Who runs the world? Dogs, of course. And, in the case of Animals in Charge, a particular pooch named Pixel, who demands only the best for his kind. Founded in 2015 by Alex and Mel Barnett, their products are respectful of tradition, ranging from leads and collars to bowls and ID tags. Made with outstanding integrity and genuine care, their passion married with Pixel’s discernment has allowed them to create products to the highest level. Organic cotton leashes can be paired with wood-block patterned collars (hand-printed in India) or bespoke-dyed and weaved cotton collars (made in Guatemala on a hand-operated loom). They also foster, rescue, and rehome dogs from inhumane puppy farms and donate 5% of profits to rescue and rehabilitation charities. The world definitely is a rosier place from a pooch’s point of view.
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by Libby Borton
Artist Michael Gillette merges pop culture and pups. From Saturday March 24, you can find Gillette’s pack at Luna Rienne Gallery in San Francisco.
READ MOREBad Marlon are renowned for innovative dog beds, such as the iconic Deauville doghouse and playful Ravioli. Made up of three designers, Yong-sik Kim, Min-kyung Lee and Hye-jeong Chun, their ambition is to create something comfortable and beautiful for both dogs and owners.
Their latest edition, Marron, allows beloved pets to slumber in splendour in a tastefully taco-shaped bed. Made from arched felt in either navy or oatmeal, and fixed with strong magnet, the Marron is topped with a plump cotton pillow in ivory or pink.
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by Jessa Shields
This illustration collective is starting off the New Year on the right paw, with an inaugural Hong Kong exhibition: Dog Show.
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